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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,126.94, 784,697.70 and 149,149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,126.94, 784,697.70 and 149,149.94 is: 223,726.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,126.94 : 784,697.70 = 149,149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,126.94/784,697.70 = 149,149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,126.94x = 784,697.70 × 149,149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,126.94x = 117,037,614,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,037,614,873.14/523,126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,726.99

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